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Mary Frances Thompson Fisher (December 3, 1895 – October 25, 1995), best known as Te Ata, was an actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation known for telling Native American stories. She performed as a representative of Native Americans at state dinners before President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s.
Sep 28, 2017 · Te Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all...
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- Chickasaw Nation Productions
Te Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest First American performers of all time.
Oct 21, 2017 · Te Ata is about the true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a Chickasaw storyteller who was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation. She became one of the greatest Native American performers ever...
Te Ata is a biographical film about Mary Thompson Fisher, a Native American actress and storyteller. See the trailer, critics' ratings, and watchlist options for this Prime Video movie.
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- Nathan Frankowski
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- Q'orianka Kilcher
A traditional Native storyteller, Te Ata, also known as Mary Frances Thompson Fisher, was born in Emet, Chickasaw Nation, near Tishomingo, on December 3, 1895. Her parents were members of the Chickasaw Nation.
Learn about Te Ata, the world-famous Chickasaw performer who shared her culture with audiences across the globe. Discover her achievements, legacy and videos on Chickasaw.tv.
